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StarTrek SD Card flashing
It is necessary to format your microsd card to FAT32 filesystem!
# Empty (erase the contents) of your microSD card from the Windows Mobile file explorer or format it in fat32 from your computer using a card reader (in some cases format doesn't work).
# Extract the .NBH file from your prefered ROM upgrade: In windows use winrar (right click) to extract the contents of the exe file. In Linux / ~MacOS use [cabextract | http://www.kyz.uklinux.net/cabextract.php].
# Rename the .NBH file to *STARIMG.nbh* and copy it to the root folder of your microSD card.
# With microSD card inserted on the phone, start the bootloader (The bootloader is invoked by pressing down the Record button and Camera button at the same time).
# You should see the screen with SD Card searching, then confirm flashing on screen by pressing Softkey.
# Flashing might hang after some time but this is normal. Just wait. Complete flash takes about 25 minutes, so check your battery or connect to charger before the flashing process starts.
~SuperCID devices are able to flash any official NBH image using this method.
Yes it works ... but ... edit NBH files doesnt work too with this methode!!!
edit NBH files doesn't work at all. Because of there is no known method to create properly signed NBH for StarTrek.
i think that 1024 is right signature size, but it is incorrectly signes with any known nbh creating tool
Qtek 8500 dead
I tried to use RUU_STAR100_3.6.252.1_02.67.30_QtekNOR_Ship.exe to upgrade to the latest ROM, but upgrade process was interrupted (reported a communication error about 40% into the process); I was not able to recover via the tool.
The phone only shows the three colour bootloader screen now, with IPL and SPL 3.06.0000.
I tried the SD upgrade method described on this page, but while the phone during power-on process very briefly shows a white screen with "searching for SD card", it only comes back on the 3 colour screen and remains "dead".
Any tips on how I can revive the phone?
when your phone in tri-colour (bootloader) mode, reconnect it to PC, and run upgrade via RUU_STAR100_3.6.252.1_02.67.30_QtekNOR_Ship.exe again
PS. You phone isn't dead)
Qtek 8500 still dead
Thanks for the quick reply Erofish.
I tried the suggested step already, but it fails because the ActiveSync no longer gets established. When I plug in the USB cable in the phone, the word "USB" appears in the bottom-left corner of the three-colour bootloader screen, but the PC doesn't seem to recognise the fact that the phone has connected. The ActiveSync icon stays grey and the RUU_STAR....exe tool reports an "Error 260", indicating it cannot connect to the phone.
I did try another PC also, but no change, so I fear it seems to be a problem with the phone rather than the USB port, ActiveSync or so.
I was hoping that the SD Card flashing would be the alternative solution, but as mentioned above, I can't get that to work
I am now thinking I may have missed something in the process... I formatted the SD Card using FAT32, I copied the .nbh file and renamed it to STARIMG.nbh. I am getting the "searching for SD card" message briefly, but never get to the point where I am asked to confirm the upgrade; the screen just goes to/stays in 3 colour mode.
Whichever method may be best, but any ideas to get the phone working again would be GREATLY appreciated!
Dtroll1, turn off AciveSync, kill the ActiveSync processes or just disable USB connections in Connection settings and try again.
Did as suggested by ronswens, but am again getting the message from the RUU_STAR...exe tool that it can't connect to the SmartPhone (error 260).
Did you name the nbh file STARIMG.nbh in FAT32 sd card? I have tried sd card flashing,when i do have nbh file but cant flash,it shows "Invalid Certificate", so i doubt the nbh file name was wrong.
When my phone dead, i pull off the battery,wait half minute,and the plug in the battery(if i dont do these,i cant go into 3-color), go into 3-color, plug usb cable,and just run RUU,then it will flash, during flashing, ActiveSync keeps gray untill flash over and system boot into WM5.
I saw lot of people said, if you dont get CID unlock,the phone will easily get dead when flashing, and the only way to solve this is to send to repair.
only official NBH files can be flashed via microsd card!
yes, as dtsme said, try to remove battery for minute, and plug it again. Turn on your phone in bootloader mode (hold Record and Camera buttons and press Red Button (power))
when your device will get in bootloader mode, run RUU for your device (if you have Qtek 8500, then use Qtek rom; if you have Cingular 3100/3125, then use Cingular rom; if you have Dopod S300, then use rom for it; e.t.c)
Thanks again. The NBH file I used is an official one.
In any case- I sent the phone back, so problem "solved" for now.
I have the exact same problem as Dtroll1 - locked in three color screen (ipl 3.06.0000, spl 3.06.0000), consistent error 260 when running an updater, and no effect from putting SK_QtekNOR_3.6.252.1_Ship.nbh on a MicroSD as STARIMG.NBH.
Any further ideas?
Can I do this on my O2 Neo?
trz said:
I have the exact same problem as Dtroll1 - locked in three color screen (ipl 3.06.0000, spl 3.06.0000), consistent error 260 when running an updater, and no effect from putting SK_QtekNOR_3.6.252.1_Ship.nbh on a MicroSD as STARIMG.NBH.
Any further ideas?
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http://rapidshare.com/files/56652190/RUU_STAR100_3.6.251.0_02.67.30_QtekEUR_Ship.exe
Here is a link to the OEM QTEK 8500 ROM. IF you are stuck in bootloader, you need follow the SD flashing instructions exactly including case sensitive naming of the file STARIMG.nbh. Also check that your card is FAT32 formatted and verify the file name in a DOS window to ensure that windows has not doubled up the .nbh extension
igord said:
Can I do this on my O2 Neo?
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I think most HTC phones allow you to flash your phone from the card in such a fashion - the thing you have to figure is what to name the file - the name you give it varies from device to device.
Hi
I've to flash my qtek8500 in SD mode because i've played with registry settings and the phons doesn't boot anymore. Could you tell me whioch buttons i have to press to get the bootloader invoked??? Which button is the camaera button and which is the record button???
StefanV3
read the wiki
Hi
Have found which key the camera button is. Its the key on the right side.
Reflashed it with the latest qtek rom and flashed it now back to WM6.0 .
StefanV3
Dtroll1 said:
Thanks for the quick reply Erofish.
I tried the suggested step already, but it fails because the ActiveSync no longer gets established. When I plug in the USB cable in the phone, the word "USB" appears in the bottom-left corner of the three-colour bootloader screen, but the PC doesn't seem to recognise the fact that the phone has connected. The ActiveSync icon stays grey and the RUU_STAR....exe tool reports an "Error 260", indicating it cannot connect to the phone.
I did try another PC also, but no change, so I fear it seems to be a problem with the phone rather than the USB port, ActiveSync or so.
I was hoping that the SD Card flashing would be the alternative solution, but as mentioned above, I can't get that to work
I am now thinking I may have missed something in the process... I formatted the SD Card using FAT32, I copied the .nbh file and renamed it to STARIMG.nbh. I am getting the "searching for SD card" message briefly, but never get to the point where I am asked to confirm the upgrade; the screen just goes to/stays in 3 colour mode.
Whichever method may be best, but any ideas to get the phone working again would be GREATLY appreciated!
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I know this is a little too late... but it sounds like your SD card is too slow. For anyone else that has the same problem, make a small 100mb partition on the SD card and place your NBH file there. This will make it so that the bootloader sees the file before it moves on to the regular bootloader.
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I know this is a little too late... but it sounds like your SD card is too slow. For anyone else that has the same problem, make a small 100mb partition on the SD card and place your NBH file there. This will make it so that the bootloader sees the file before it moves on to the regular bootloader.
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I just tried this trying to save a phone it did not work
Hi Guys,
I was hoping you can help me out. I have an HTC 8525 that no longer connects to my computer via USB. I believe that a pin on the inside is damaged. I would like to upgrade to the Schaps ROM but have not found a way to flash from my microSD card. I read the information in the Wiki but when following the steps I end up at a screen with red, blue, green, and white bars that say serial. After hitting the power button the flash does not start. Am i missing a step or is what I'm trying to do not possible?
Thanks in advance for any help,
Chad
did you rename the nbh file to HERMIMG.nbh? and make sure the card is formatted to fat32
more importantly........did you hardspl your device first?
Yes and Yes. I did not HardSPL my device. I'll have to see if I can find instructions in the forum.
If its helps my bootloader screen shows IPL-1.04 on the red color and HEM 100 SPL-2.03 also on the red tabl
You need do do HARD SPL if yoy want to flash from SD card.
How do I that if I cannot connect by device via USB?
Can anyone advise me as to whether or not it's possible to install hard SPL without being able to use active sync?
it is possible!
1. Format your SD card with FAT32.
2. Download Hermes SIM CID Unlock v3a.
3. Copy SSPL-HERM to your SD card.
4. Extract the RUU_HERM_Unlock_v3a.
5. copy HermesUnlocker_HardSPL.nbh to SD card.
6. Rename it to HERMIMG.nbh.
7. put the SD card into the device and run sspl.exe.
8. the device enters the bootloader and ...
Thanks. You're the man. That worked like a charm
http://youtube.com/watch?v=yoN7dMm8KEY
Try that i have made one for the Wizard also Check them out hope they work
IGNORE BELOW I GOT IT RESOLVED. On the phone itself the female usb connector had 2 of the 5 "connectors" entangled with each other inside. I am going to be careful from now when I plug any usb cables in it
Hi All
I cannot seem to sync my phone using any USB cable anymore (ERROR [260]: CONNECTION). It charges fine, but the computer does not see the phone at all. I have tried different cables, different computers, but no luck. I have Actisync 4.5 installed. When I try to reinstall the ROM also (Power + OK button) I am getting "serial" showing at the bottom of the screen instead of "USB". Any ideas what is causing this? The phone is working great otherwise. Every single feature works except USB . Note Well: The phone is NOT stuck on BootLoader screen, it boots up fine.
Is it possible it's the USB connector on the phone is damaged? But as I said it does charge the phone when connected to the computer.
PS I also did a "clear storage" to default the phone back to the current ROM I have installed and also I have checked "usb to pc" enabled on the phone.
HTC TYTN
HERM200
IPL-1.01
HERM200
SPL-1.40.Olipro
Windows XP SP3
Thanks.
If you have this problem, try the SD card method....
(assuming the Hermes has Hard SPL v7 installed)
1. Format sd card FAT32. Copy .nbh file of the rom you want on and rename to hermimg.nbh .
2. Insert SD card into Hermes and reset to bootloader.
3. Assuming all things are right, follow prompts...
Cheers...
ultramag69 said:
If you have this problem, try the SD card method....
(assuming the Hermes has Hard SPL v7 installed)
1. Format sd card FAT32. Copy .nbh file of the rom you want on and rename to hermimg.nbh .
2. Insert SD card into Hermes and reset to bootloader.
3. Assuming all things are right, follow prompts...
Cheers...
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Hi Ultramag
Hmm, sorry it does not work for me, as previsouly discussed, it got me stuck on bootloader with 'Serial' below.
Hi,
I would very high appreciate if someone in this community could help me with the Hard-SPL upgrade problem. I read a lot of threads in this forum and in other forums. I tried to follow several solutions but I get stuck all time during the upgrade to hard spl 2.10 with an error 260.
I connected my mobile via USB cable. WMGC 6.1 is running on my PC --> synchronizing has finished. Then I started Ruuwraper on my vista PC --> after I answered yes to upgrade to hard-spl 2.10 --> on my mobile appeared enterBL.exe and was asking me if I should run it Y/N. Then I replied with yes --> afterwards it appeared the bootloader
IPL-SSPL by Desc
SPL-1.09ds
but then there is no reaction for about half a minute. Afterwards it appears on the PC "error 260" (I should check if the cable is connected via USB)
However I see that USB appears on the bootloader screen. In my opinion it should work, but didn't !
if I go into bootloader I read following :
IPL --> 1.01
SPL --> 1.04
IMG 1.23.707.4
My desktop OS --> vista 64
windows mobile center --> V6.1.6965
Can it be that I need a special USB cable for my HTC ?
Or ????
Thanks in advance for your help.
I know that there is a problem with using 64bit OS versions, so if you have another computer you can use that isn't 64bit to check whether it is that or not.
Good luck
Thanks for your fast reply.
I tried on my other computer (laptop installed windows XP SP3). However I failed with the same problem.
When i first tried to flash my device i had a problem of it not connecting to the boot loader, it seemed that every time the phone changed to boot loader the computer would no longer recognize it and it wouldn't be synced with the computer. i think i managed to get around this problem by putting my phone into boot loader (ok button + power + reset button) and then connecting it for some reason the computer would then recognize it and it would work. I cant remember what it was i was flashing it may have been hard-spl
Hope this helps, Good luck
Edit: I found this information on completely different forum that came from HTC about what to do
HTC's Answer: I was instructed to disconnect and soft-reset. Then I was instructed to go to Settings>System>Memory>Running programs and Stop All. Including Active Sync. We then reconnected the phone. Established a sync and ran the utility. Active Sync still goes away and you get the falling tone of a Disconnect. Ignore it and proceed as if everything is connected. Bang Zoom. 10 minutes later I'm loading software. *dance*
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this is what is meant to happen as i flashed a new rom the other day on vista and windows had to find the device again and reconnect i think after this small pause it worked again.
Ok, I tried. Following result :
I see that Serial goes to USB but then no reaction. I can see on the WMDC 6.1 --> it shows still "not connected".
I found one article below and tried as well but it starts not automatecly from the bootloader too :
HERMIMG.nbh on a FAT32 filesystem
http://forum.xda-developers.com/files/hermes_sd_flashing.jpg
1. If you want to install any ROM (NBH) which is not supplied by your operator or the CID does not match then you will need to SuperCID your device. This can be easily done by installing HardSPL and should be the first thing done if doing any upgrading.
2. Empty (erase the contents) of your 2 gig or smaller non-SHDC MicroSD card (the Hermes bootloader does not support SDHC) from the Windows Mobile file explorer or format it from your computer using a card reader (in some cases format doesn't work) make sure it's formated in FAT32 format. As a precaution you might want to check the MicroSD card for file errors. i.e (Properties->Tools->Error Checking)
3. Extract the .NBH file from your preferred ROM upgrade: In windows use winrar (right click) to extract the contents of the exe file. In Linux / MacOS use cabextract.
4. Rename the .NBH file to HERMIMG.nbh and copy it to the root folder of your microSD card.
5. With microSD card inserted on the phone, start the bootloader (hold Ok button on left side and POWER button at same time and stick with stylus in RESET on bottom).
6. You should see a screen similar to the one pictured on the left (What lines appear depends on what is included in the nbh. If the file doesn't include bootloader code, that line will not appear, and so on.) Confirm flashing on screen by pressing the power button.
7. Flashing might hang after some time but this is normal. Just wait. Complete flash takes about 30 minutes, so check your battery or connect to charger before the flashing process starts.
8. After you get the confirmation that the upgrade is complete, softreset your device.
So you tried flashing using the sd card method and still no result?
yes
and now I tried your suggestion with stop running programs activsync and calender.
Also the same --> error 260
I would've hoped that one of the methods would work, i take it the device syncs up fine normally to device center and you can access all your files etc?
This is the thread i quoted from there is some more information about the problem i don't know whether it will help though.
http://forums.wireless.att.com/cng/board/message?board.id=cingular&thread.id=42389&view=by_date_ascending&page=1
yes I can synchronize and I can see all the file via vista explorer.
I take it your planning to flash a newer rom onto your hermes, are you running the stock rom that came with it at the moment?
I just ran the hard-spl ruuwrapper.exe on my computer with out my phone connected this gave me the 260 error so it is most probably something to do with the phone connecting whilst in boot loader mode, did you click yes to run any program that it asked you to on the phone?
I did read some where that resetting the pc might work but i dont know whether it will make a difference considering you've already tried it on another computer.
Good luck
See my comments inline :
Scotty93 said:
I take it your planning to flash a newer rom onto your hermes, are you running the stock rom that came with it at the moment?
Actually I bought the HTC in Taiwan (CHT is the brand on the front) in a shop. At the beginning there was a chinese OS and the seller in the shop changed it to the english version.
I just ran the hard-spl ruuwrapper.exe on my computer with out my phone connected this gave me the 260 error so it is most probably something to do with the phone connecting whilst in boot loader mode, did you click yes to run any program that it asked you to on the phone?
yes, it appered enterBL.exe on my mobile. Then I answered with Y.
I did read some where that resetting the pc might work but i dont know whether it will make a difference considering you've already tried it on another computer.
yes, on my laptop (windows xp). The same problem -->error 260. There is only one difference between my desktop and my laptop. activsync (with windows xp) drops during using the program RUUWraper which WMDC 6.1 (with vista) does not.
Good luck
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i dont really know what to suggest, what happened when you tried flashing it using the sd card method?
Tried already. Not working too.
program starts not automatically with .nbh file from the SD card when I went into bootloader.
you could try the sd card method again, following the instructions Here to the letter and see how it goes because that should bypass the problem of it not connecting and should work.
Scotty93 said:
you could try the sd card method again, following the instructions Here to the letter and see how it goes because that should bypass the problem of it not connecting and should work.
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I tried again to flash via SD card but my mobile does not recognize the .nbh file. The mobile stays in bootloader mode and does nothing.
Edit :
maybe I made something wrong ? I used the .nbh file from the Hard-SPL. Is this ok ?
i have attached the .nbh file from hard-spl. renamed to what it is needed to be to work. reformat the memory card so that it is blank and in fat32 format, put this file on it and follow the rest of the steps.
Scotty93 said:
i have attached the .nbh file from hard-spl. renamed to what it is needed to be to work. reformat the memory card so that it is blank and in fat32 format, put this file on it and follow the rest of the steps.
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Thanks. My SD card is already formatted with FAT32. Is it really necessary to format it again ? I deleted only the files on the SD card and tried it already but it did not work.
If yes to format FAT32 again, do you have also a program for FAT32 formating which is running on vista ?
I downloaded fat32format already but I have to find an adapter to put it into the PC to format. Or is there another possibility to format ?
From the PC I did not find a possibility to access to format directly on my mobile.
there is a formatter on vista but the memory card would have to be connected to the pc, when i brought my micro sd card it came with an adapter to an sd card so i can use it in a usb card reader or the one on the front of my tower.
other wise i dont know if you can format it this way whilst it is connected to the phone.
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there is a formatter on vista but the memory card would have to be connected to the pc, when i brought my micro sd card it came with an adapter to an sd card so i can use it in a usb card reader or the one on the front of my tower.
other wise i dont know if you can format it this way whilst it is connected to the phone.
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Ok thanks. I have to buy an adapter. Then try again.
ye im afraid so i cant think of any other ways that might get your device to flash, you could always wait to see if one of the more senior members replies although you may have to wait until tomorrow.
I was on nand android and wanted to reset phone to stock rom(selling my phone).
So I downloaded and put LEOIMG.nbh to my sdcard and then pressed reset button. After that i booted to bootloader and it asked something lik: "u want to apply update from sd" and i pressed "yes". Then it installed something and after that it booted to bootloader and showed the message as in image I included.
Second image is what it shows when i try to install nbh from sd card.
What should i do to get my phone to stock again?
E: if i try to install any .exe roms it goes few percents and then my phone disconnects and flashing stops
Did you download the correct stock ROM?
Did you correctly decompress the RUU.exe file?
Did you use a large SD card? Sometimes, bigger than 2 (up to 8) GB does not work. Furthermore, the card should be formatted FAT32, and the ROM image should be in the root directory - but only 1 ROM image.
Can someone please help me?
I have the same problem after formatting my sd card and trying to remove hspl, now it says "Not allow" when i turn my phone on and then displays the same as OP's phone, I'm freaking out, i don't know how to access SD card when i can't turn on my phone please help :[
TomaToz said:
Can someone please help me?
I have the same problem after formatting my sd card and trying to remove hspl, now it says "Not allow" when i turn my phone on and then displays the same as OP's phone, I'm freaking out, i don't know how to access SD card when i can't turn on my phone please help :[
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Problem solved. To me Installing hspl4 worked.
Try download here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=522738&d=1298225404
lost winmo 6.5
I have (had?) an EU HD2 (with original ROM and RADIO). I had problem with blutooth, after 2 mins disconnected.
I thought the factory reset is a good idea to solve my problem. After factory reset (settings ->security -> factory reset -> 1234) my phone lost the winmo 6.5 cab files. Now there is only SENSE (MANILA) on my phone, and HD2 is looking for cab files on Windows folder.
I downloaded the cab files from internet, but with Actyvsinc I can't find Windows folder. I tried to take cab files to root or in other folders or to memory card. Not works. Without Windows Mobile - File explorer - I can't run cab files on device.
I tried run RUU from my PC, but I had ERROR CODE: INVALID VENDER ID
I tried this process too: 3w.jayceooi.com/2011/01/01/how-to-upgrade-htc-hd2-rom-through-sd-card-video without any result.
After reboot - after error message - the phone try to find WiFi access point. Is its possible, that automaticaly will download the missing cab files? (at home I don't have WiFi router)
I tried with those files:
htc_leo_wm65_5in1_eeu_1_66_v02_1.cab
htc_leo_wm65_5in1_eeu_1_66_v02_2.cab
RUU_Leo_HTC_WWE_EastEurope_1.66.479.2_Radio_CRC_Signed_15.32.50.07U_2.07.51.22_2_Ship.exe (same like my phone's)
Can someone help me?